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Guardianship and adoption both involve someone other than a child’s birth parents fulfilling the role of a parent in the child’s life. More importantly, both of these arrangements are intended to ...

Adoption is an incredible act of selflessness and an expression of love. It also helps to unite families and give a child a peaceful, loving home where they feel safe. For families where one spouse is ...

There can be a lot of uncertainty and anxiety brewing when an expectant mother is arranging for her baby to be adopted upon its birth. Much of this can boil down to the point at which the mother can ...

Legal guardianship of a child can be granted to someone when a court believes the child will have a better life with the person seeking guardianship. Whenever possible, Oklahoma courts prefer to keep ...

In all states, both parents are expected to financially support their children, and this does not change because parents are not married or because they are divorced. Under Oklahoma law, one or both ...

If you and your former spouse share children, you will still have to be in each other’s lives after your divorce is finalized and, if there is a lot of negativity and resentment between the two of ...

In all states, both parents are expected to financially support their children, and this does not change because parents are not married or because they are divorced. Under Oklahoma law, one or both ...

If you and your former spouse share children, you will still have to be in each other’s lives after your divorce is finalized and, if there is a lot of negativity and resentment between the two of ...

Alimony, commonly known as spousal support, constitutes regular payments that one spouse makes to the other for following their divorce. Alimony is not as common today as it used to be, however, there ...

Across the United States, employees have been hit the hardest in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. As local and state governments have ordered businesses to close, many employees have either lost ...

Intestacy refers to the condition of an estate when its owner dies without a valid will in place. There are a number of reasons why an estate can fall into intestacy, and it’s not always due to the ...

Many people assume estate planning is exclusively for the wealthy. However, it’s beneficial for everyone to have some sort of estate plan in place regardless of the size of their estate. Doing so ...

You may need to file a quiet title action if a link in the chain of title of a property is either broken or incorrect. A chain of title is a list of people who have owned a property before the current ...

In all states, both parents are expected to financially support their children, and this does not change because parents are not married or because they are divorced. Under Oklahoma law, one or both ...

If you and your former spouse share children, you will still have to be in each other’s lives after your divorce is finalized and, if there is a lot of negativity and resentment between the two of ...

Alimony, commonly known as spousal support, constitutes regular payments that one spouse makes to the other for following their divorce. Alimony is not as common today as it used to be, however, there ...

When it comes to emotional support animals in Oklahoma, homeowners associations (HOAs) may not place restrictions on them. Although Oklahoma has no state laws protecting someone’s right to keep an ...

Whether you already live under a homeowner’s association (HOA) or are thinking about buying in a community covered by one, it’s always good to understand its covenants, conditions, and restrictions ...

Owning and living in a condominium is a much different experience than doing so in a townhome or single-family home. You’re closer to your neighbors, which means you have much less room outside of ...

Legal guardianship is a significant responsibility that requires careful consideration and adherence to the law. Unfortunately, even with the best intentions, mistakes can be made that may have ...

Child custody cases can be emotionally challenging and legally complex. When parents are unable to reach an agreement regarding the best interests of their child, the court may appoint a Guardian Ad ...

As a parent or legal guardian, it's essential to know how long guardianship lasts in Oklahoma. Understanding the legal framework surrounding guardianship can help you plan for your child's or ward's ...

In probate disputes , the concept of undue influence can be an important factor in determining whether or not a will is valid. Undue influence occurs when someone takes advantage of the testator, ...

Being the executor of someone's estate is a very important role that often comes with many challenges. The executor is legally responsible for carrying out the wishes of the deceased and distributing ...

If an executor wishes to protect their liability and have professional legal assistance with the probate process, they should strongly consider hiring a probate lawyer. If you answer “yes” to any of ...

Generally, HOAs can restrict residents in the community from using their homes to operate businesses. You can typically find these specific restrictions in your HOA’s covenants, conditions, and ...

When you live in a planned community governed by a homeowner’s association (HOA) or a condominium owner’s association (COA), either of these bodies can force you into foreclosure. Typically, however, ...

Whether you already live under a homeowner’s association (HOA) or are thinking about buying in a community covered by one, it’s always good to understand its covenants, conditions, and restrictions ...